School can be tough on kids no matter what, but having to switch schools can really make the nerves worse for your child. They not only have to get used to new teachers and new classrooms, but also to new classmates. Making friends and feeling confident walking the halls can definitely be a challenge. However,…
Every child wants to be on social media. Their friends all have Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and whatever else is popular on the internet at the moment. It’s important for you, as their parent or guardian, to set limits on the access that they have to social media and help them explore the internet responsibly.…
As a loving parent, you want to teach your child the successful skills that will be needed as they become an adult. Decision making, language usage, personal habits and social interactions can make or break your child’s opportunities leading to adulthood. Your young one is going to use you as a template. Your actions and…
As your child grows up, they will experience a variety of social challenges. When they’re around the age of attending preschool, social challenges can be as simple as a child not sharing a toy with them. If they haven’t been exposed to this much, it can be confusing for them. As your child arrives at…
As parents, our main goal is to teach our children how to be independent and self-sufficient. When our kids are younger, we do a lot for them, but as they approach the age of middle school and high school, there are a lot of things that we should be teaching them to do for themselves.…
Kids who have a hard time coming out of their shells sometimes need a little extra support. Luckily, extracurricular activities can provide this. Extracurricular activities can help children to meet other people who share their interests and build confidence in their skills. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some great activities for…
Children are susceptible. Especially while in the adolescent years, your kids are likely to want to try new things and to succumb to peer pressure easily. Vaping is one activity you want to ensure they avoid. It can be a tough topic to talk about, but it’s important to do so in order to make…
The beginning of a youth sports career is an exciting time for your child. Kids that play youth sports will one day look back at their time on the field or court as some of the most memorable moments of their childhood. They will experience a lot of fun along with a few tough lessons…
From your child’s first step to the first time he or she gets behind the wheel, you’re there every step of the way. But after the probationary period and when your teen is allowed to drive alone, the excitement you once felt may turn to dread. With so many people suffering from road rage, it’s…
Children are often recommended to learn in an active learning environment, but most children at school sit down at a desk for 8 hours a day. Scientists who’ve studied the effects of having children only experiencing indoor activity have stated that we are doing our children a disservice by keeping them indoors. The following list…